News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 30, 2025
Local News
Richmond man receives three-month sentence for drug possession in Charles City
A Richmond man will spend the next three months in jail after pleading guilty to possessing an illegal substance during Friday morning procedures in Charles City Circuit Court. Larry Edward Gammon, 39, of the 4700 block of Caldwell Avenue, entered guilty pleas to one count each of possession of a Schedule I/II substance and misdemeanor driving on a suspended license. In a summary of evidence provided by Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Tyler, on Oct. 14, 2020, a Virginia State Trooper familiar noticed the defendant driving a vehicle. Being familiar with the defendant from another jurisdiction, the trooper conducted a traffic stop…
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Supervisor boards reorganize for 2021
Both Charles City and New Kent’s Board of Supervisors reorganized at recent meetings for the 2021 calendar year. In New Kent, District 1 representative Thomas Evelyn was elected chairman. District 2 leader Tommy Tiller will assume the role of vice-chairman. In Charles City, District 1 leader Gilbert Smith was named as chairman for the year. District 3 representative Lewis Black III was given the nod as vice-chairman.
Lanexa man, charged with murder, indicted by New Kent grand jury
A Lanexa man has been formally indicted with a second-degree murder charge by a New Kent grand jury. Michael Anthony Jenkins, 39, of the 15000 block of Pocahontas Trail, received indictments on one count each of second-degree murder, grand larceny, burglary, possession of a weapon by a non-violent felon, and two counts of firearm larceny. In Dec. 2019, New Kent Sheriff’s Office received a call for service around 2 p.m. on Dec. 4. First responders arrived to the scene and located a male down. While medical aid was provided, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was…
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Convicted felon from Toano sentenced to 18 months for possessing ammunition
A Toano man will spend 18 months in jail after accepting a plea agreement during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Cody Allan Dobbeck, 26, of the 100 block of Leisure Road, entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon (originally possession of a firearm by a nonviolent convicted felon). In a summary of evidence, on Dec. 14, 2019, a homeowner heard a gunshot near his house. When he went out to investigate, he saw Dobbeck and questioned him about the sound. Dobbeck told the homeowner that he was the…
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Return for New Kent second and third graders back into school buildings delayed until February
Second and third graders who attend elementary schools in New Kent will have to wait a little longer before having an opportunity to walk through the building doors. For the second time in two months, New Kent’s School Board has postponed the return of second and third graders. And the decision this time was as difficult as the first time. Originally, Cohort 3 (second and third grade students) were scheduled to return on Dec. 14, 2020. But because of the Winter holiday, school officials put the return off the return to Jan. 19, 2021. After hearing concerns from submitted comments…
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Richmond man indicted by Charles City grand jury
A Richmond man has been indicted by a Charles City grand jury. Larry E. Gammon, 39, of the 4700 block of Caldwell Avenue, had one indictment of possession of a Schedule I/II substance certified by the grand jury during Tuesday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. The indictment alleges that Gammon was in possession of cocaine after he was pulled over for a traffic infraction on Oct. 14, 2020. Gammon’s case it tentatively set for Jan. 15.
Update on Internet services provided at Charles City Board of Supervisors’ meeting
Internet services continue to be an issue in Charles City County. Hopefully, a Tuesday night update provided a glimmer of hope for a topic that has been plaguing citizens for five years. Charles City Assistant County Rhonda Russell provided an update on the two providers that are planning to come to the county as part of Charles City’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Russell first addressed SCS Broadband, a company that had planned to bring wireless Internet to citizens through the airwaves. While there have been several slowdowns along the way, Russell said that eight subscribers are currently on the network….
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Hampton man who fled police receives two-year sentence in alternative program
A Hampton man will serve an alternative sentence for grand theft auto after receiving formal sentencing during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. John Perlie Dawson Jr., 33, of 16 Kenneth Street, learned that he has been accepted into the CCAP (Community Corrections Alternative Program) and will serve at least two years in the program. The alternative program was also part of his originally plea agreement. During an Oct. 26 trial, Dawson entered guilty pleas to felony counts of grand theft auto, eluding of police, and hit and run, as well as to misdemeanor counts of trespassing, tampering…
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Charles City Public Schools ink contract with ABM Solutions
After six months of negotiations, Charles City Public Schools inked a contract with ABM Solutions during Tuesday night’s regular school board meeting. The agreement will allow the two parties into a contract that will allow ABM Solutions to assist with repairs in the school while providing a cost savings. In June of this year, it was determined that the group could assist with $4.6 million in repairs to the school’s complex. In June, former Charles City Public Schools superintendent David Gaston commented that the move was a result of a DECIDESMART study. He added that the move was an opportunity…
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Williamsburg man, who led officers in chases on two separate occasions, pleads guilty in New Kent Circuit Court
A Williamsburg man who fled from law enforcement officers on two separate occasions in New Kent County will spend just over a year in jail. Korey Alexander Gemmiti, 25, of the 100 block of Sharps Road, entered guilty pleas to two counts of felony eluding of police, two counts of misdemeanor DUI (second offense), and one count of destruction of property during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence, on Apr. 7, a vehicle was clocked going approximately 80 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone on Pocahontas Trail in the…
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